| Jewels
of the Desert (15 days)
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Tripoli - Qasr al-Haj - Nalut - Ghadames - Sabha
- Acacus - Wadi Mathendoush - Germa - Ubari Sand Sea - Sabha - Gharyan -
Leptis Magna - Tripoli - Sabrata - Tripoli |
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| Day 1 On arrival in
Tripoli, transfer to city centre hotel. Day 2 Visit the centuries-old fortified grain stores of Qasr al-Haj and Nalut. Continue to Ghadames for two nights. Day 4 Long drive south to Sabha. Overnight. |
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 Rock formation in the Acacus |
Days 5/6/7/8/9
Exploration of the Acacus with its spectacular
scenery and rock art dating back thousands of years. We camp each night
wherever our guide takes us on this exhilarating four-wheel drive
adventure. We also visit the ancient temple site of Wadi Mathendoush,
festooned with petroglyphs depicting animals that once roamed the area
such as crocodile, elephant and giraffe. Wild camping with last night at
Al-Awainat campsite.
Day 10 Visit the remains of the Garamantian warrior civilisation at Germa, following which we enter the vast Ubari Sand Sea for a thrilling drive over immense sand dunes towards the famous Dawada oases where a refreshing swim may be taken at Lake Gabraoun. Camp overnight among the dunes.
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Day 11 Continue exploration of the Ubari Sand Sea and exit to Sabha for overnight. Day 12 Early start for the long drive to Misrata,
Zliten or Khums depending on hotel availability. |
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Day 14 Morning sightseeing tour of Tripoli including the superb National Museum, Green Square, the Arch of Marcus Aurelius and the old town where lunch will be taken. Afternoon excursion to the site of Roman Sabrata with its stunning Colonnaded Theatre, temples and mosaics. Day 15 Transfer to airport for flight home. |
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